Worth the Drive

Fall Fun

Sunflower Fields Worth the Drive

Natorp's sunflower field in Mason has closed for good. The land was leased from a local farmer who wanted it back for row crops,...
Event

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival 2026

The Columbus Zoo's Lantern Festival takes over the zoo after dark, with dozens of oversized handcrafted lanterns lining the paths, rides running into the...
Spring Fun

Ride the Rails in Bluegrass, Kentucky through Thoroughbred Farms, Cliffs and the Kentucky River

Pedal powered rail vehicles date back to at least the 1850's, when maintenance workers used hand-cars and 'rail bikes' to travel along the tracks....
Guide

6 Festivals Worth the Drive

Festival season is once again in full swing! With so many charming celebrations all around the state to choose from, here are some of...
Summer Fun

Kalberer Emergent Tower in Holden Arboretum

If your kids haven't climbed the Holden Arboretum's Kalberer Emergent Tower yet, put it on the list. The steel tower rises 120 feet —...
Guide

Top 7 Worth-the-Drive Splash Pads in Ohio

Sometimes a road trip is worth it just for the splash pad at the end. Ohio has a handful of them that are genuinely...
Summer Fun

Worth-the-Drive: Zoombezi Bay Water Park

About two hours northeast of Cincinnati, Zoombezi Bay in Powell, Ohio, lays claim to being the largest water park in the state. It sits...
Guide

10 Fun Festivals Worth the Drive

Festival season is in full swing! You can find lots of charming celebrations happening all around the state. Here are some of the more...
Summer Fun

Pine Lake Waterpark & Beach – 2 Hours North of Dayton

Pine Lake Waterpark is a solid summer day trip for families who want something more than a standard pool. Located about two hours north...
Playgrounds

Worth the Drive: Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground

If you’re looking for a next-level playground adventure that truly stands out, Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground is absolutely worth the drive. Located in Beachwood (near...

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